Grant CA-2021-150

Description

This Application Utilizes Arp Act Funding to Prevent Prepare for and Respond to Coronavirus. The Funding Requested in This Arp Capital Investments Grant Supplants the Local Share of $57098330 in Grant Id# CA-2016-021 Mid-Coast Light Rail Transit (Lrt) Corridor Project. IT Does Not Duplicate the Federal Funding for Any Activities in Grant Id# CA-2016-021. Specifically This Arp Capital Investments Grant Supplants the Amount of Local Share for the Following Activities Per the Fta Scope Activity Line Item as Follows: Arp Act Capital Investment Funds (Discretionary Id: D2021-RPNS-006)14.04.40 Sitework Special Conditions $3209833014.05.50 Systems $25000000TOTAL Arp Capital Investment Funds: $57098330SANDAG Agrees That If IT Receives Federal Funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or Through a Pass-Through Entity Through the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act a Different Federal Agency or Insurance Proceeds for Any Portion of a Project Activity Approved for Fta Funding Under This Grant Agreement IT Will Provide Written Notification to Fta and Reimburse Fta for Any Federal Share That Duplicates Funding Provided by FEMA Another Federal Agency or an Insurance Company.sandag Agrees That IT Will Amend the Corresponding Ffga Grant in Trams (CA-2016-021) to Reduce the Local Share and Fta Scope Activity Line Items as Noted Above.purpose: The Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project (the Project) Would Extend the San Diego Trolley Blue Line from Santa Fe Depot in Downtown San Diego to the Utc Transit Center in University City. The Project Would Use the Existing Trolley Tracks for Approximately 3.5 Miles from the Santa Fe Depot to a Point Just North of the Old Town Transit Center (Ottc) and South of the San Diego River. IN This Area the Trolley Blue Line Trains Would Share the Tracks with the Trolley Green Line Trains. Improvements to This Segment of the Line Include Upgrades to Signaling and Traction Power Systems. Activities to Be Performed: The Project Also Would Include Construction of Approximately 10.92 Miles of New Double-Track That Would Extend from South of the San Diego River to the Terminus at the Utc Transit Center. Of the 10.92 Miles of New Double Track 6.84 Miles Are At-Grade 4.05 Miles Are Aerial and 0.03 Miles Are Underground Cut and Cover. Nine Stations Would Be Constructed as Part of This Light Rail Transit Project with Four At-Grade Stations (Tecolote Road Clairemont Drive Balboa Avenue and VA Medical Center) and Five Elevated Stations (Nobel Drive Pepper Canyon (Ucsd West) Voigt Drive (Ucsd East) Executive Drive and the Utc Transit Center). The Utc Transit Center Station and Two Existing Stations Served by the Extension (Santa Fe Depot and Old Town) Are Major Transfer Points to Other Rail and Bus Lines. The Project Includes Five Park-And-Ride Facilities Providing 1170 Spaces Along with Two Transfer Centers (Balboa and Utc Stations). Sandag and the Metropolitan Transit System (Mts) Will Acquire 36 Light Rail Vehicles for the Project. No New Maintenance or Storage Facilities Are Required. The Project Will Also Include Train Control and Signals Communications Traction Power Supply and Distribution and Fare Collection Systems and Equipment. Thirteen New Traction Power Substations Would Be Constructed as Part of the Project. MTS Is the Operator of the Light Rail System in San Diego.expected Outcomes: The Project Will Connect Corridor Residents with Other Trolley Lines Serving Mission Valley East County and South County. AS an Extension of the Existing Metropolitan Transit System Blue Line Trolley IT Will Offer a One-Seat (No Transfer) Ride from the International Border and Communities South of Downtown San Diego All the Way to the University Community. This New Service Will Enhance Direct Public Access to Other Regional Activity Centers and Improve Travel Options to Employment Educational Medical and Retail Centers for Corridor Residents Commuters and Visitors.intended Beneficiaries: This Project Will Have a Transformative Impact on Regional Transit Connectivity Benefiting Residents Students and Businesses. The Extension Will Connect the Two Largest Employment Centers in San Diego the University Area and Downtown San Diego Which Supports 75000 Students Faculty and Staff and Provide Healthcare Access to the VA San Diego Healthcare Systems 84500 Veterans.subrecipient Activities: Sandag Does Not Intend to Subaward Funds.total Project Budget Is $2171200545 Which Includes Previously Awarded Fta FUNDS:CA-2016-021 9/14/2016 $1860051366 Section 5309 CIGCA-03-0784 3/28/2007 $7017516 Section 5309 PLANNINGCA-03-0790 8/1/2007 $340320 Section 5309 PLANNINGCA-03-0531 8/1/2007 $651680 Section 5309 Planning